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UEC 7: The Spectacle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Morgan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Power's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Morgan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Power is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power trying to control the pace.
Power works his foot free and advances to mount.
Power quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Power but it's paid off an Morgan is forced to tap! Nice work by Power.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Power!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clydee Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Will Watson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clydee Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Watson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forte pinned against the cage. Forte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Forte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Forte in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Watson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clydee Forte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Link has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Link!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Evans!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Link has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans prevents Link from breaking the clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Link throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Link throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Link pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Link misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans connects with a knee to the head.
Evans has hold of one of Link's legs. Link is fighting the takedown attempt but Evans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Link wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans stands and steps away. Link gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Link tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Link looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans blocks a head kick by Link.
Link misses with a head kick.
Link is breathing heavily.
Link connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Link doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Link has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Link wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Link takes an elbow to the temple.
Evans keeps control of Link as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Link throws a head kick that misses.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Link!
Evans landing punches.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans content just to control the position here.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans is landing with some decent strikes but Link is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Link can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Evans throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Link has his hands clasped together but Evans breaks the hold and Link is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Evans!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sal Gorchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Gorchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert West!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorchev circles away.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorchev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West in side control, just content to control the action for now.
West's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gorchev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorchev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries for a kimura but Gorchev is defending well.
Gorchev is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
Gorchev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked West off and has taken his back!
West trying to control the action but Gorchev just sinks the hooks in.
Gorchev tries to get the hooks in deep but West pushed the leg off.
West rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gorchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gorchev's back!
Gorchev is trying to get back to his feet but West has full control of the position and if anything, Gorchev has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gorchev is in bad spot here.
West goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Gorchev escapes and is now in half guard on top.
West looks gassed!
Gorchev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
West controlling the position for now.
West is looking to control Gorchev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gorchev circles away from the clinch attempt.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gorchev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorchev fails with a takedown attempt.
West tries to clinch but Gorchev moves away
and Gorchev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gorchev taking a breather.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorchev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Gorchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Gorchev controls the action.
West fails to pull guard.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorchev controls his hands.
Gorchev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gorchev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gorchev is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West lands a left hand.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from West.
West goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorchev prevents it.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorchev.
West tries to work over Gorchev's body with a swooping hook but it's wide of the mark. Not good footwork there.
West looks to clinch
and Gorchev counters with a straight right hand.
West lands a jab to the head.
Gorchev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West looking for a takedown.
Gorchev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gorchev manages to end up in side control.
Gorchev trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
West manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gorchev prevents West from improving his position.
Gorchev wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert West dominated that round.
That's time! Gorchev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West clinches with his opponent.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorchev.
West misses with a knee to the head.
Gorchev jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat.
Gorchev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
Gorchev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gorchev is defending well. West quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gorchev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! West celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert West!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jacque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Jacque!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacque looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jacque taking a bit of punishment here - Lesnar scoring with strikes.
Lesnar decides to stand back up. Lesnar steps back and let's Jacque get back to his feet.
Lesnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jacque to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Jacque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Jacque here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lesnar tries for a kimura but Jacque is defending well.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lesnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lesnar is working for a guillotine from mount but Jacque frees his head quite easily.
Lesnar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jacque has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jacque!
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lesnar is tightening it up a little... Jacque has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jacque reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jacque taps out! nice BJJ there by Lesnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote comes to the cage accompanied by Drake-City Is Mine. Pierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indestructable by Disturbed. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Cote's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Cote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pierre working the ground and pound but Cote is defending the strikes.
Pierre throws a strike aimed at the side of Cote's head but Cote avoids it well.
Pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cote is not content to let Pierre control the position.
Cote manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Cote with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Cote manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cote tries to buck Pierre off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cote is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cote. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pierre looking to ground and pound but Cote is blocking nicely.
Pierre trying to control but Cote is having none of it.
Pierre avoids the attempt from Cote to control.
Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Cote tries to improve his position but instead Pierre has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pierre punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pierre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Can Cote hold on?! Pierre is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pierre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pierre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cote rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pierre is tying to control. Cote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cote wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Pierre should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Cote is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cote tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pierre feints and as Cote raises his hands in defense, Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cote controlling Pierre's posture.
Cote has his feet on Pierre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cote counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cote tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre stands up from Cote's guard - Pierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Cote counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pierre!
Cote landing strikes from the mount.
Pierre is looking to improve his position but Cote isn't that keen on the idea.
Cote trying to control but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pierre is rocked!
Cote working for a submission but Pierre is keeping him at bay.
Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Cote finish him?
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cote blocks Pierre's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cote scoring with strikes but Pierre is staying in there.
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Cote maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Cote will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cote sprawls well initially but Pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cote gets back to full guard.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cote scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Cote drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cote jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cote content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cote stands and throws Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pierre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cote decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cote closes the distance looking for a takedown. Pierre stuffs it but Cote still has hold of him. Cote picks Pierre up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Cote slams Pierre to the floor and that's really hurt Pierre - he doesn't know where he is! Cote throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Cote!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercury Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn's entrance music is Bad Ass by Mickey Finn & Aphrodite. A fine choice. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everybody Knows My Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mercury Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Flynn looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Flynn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flynn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flynn successfully pulls guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flynn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Flynn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flynn wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Flynn gets his hands free.
Jones is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Jones is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Flynn.
Flynn working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Flynn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Flynn let's go of the attempt for now.
Flynn biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flynn.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Flynn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones is keeping busy.
Flynn working for the choke.
Flynn is throwing strikes by Jones counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Jones regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flynn prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flynn moves nicely into side control.
Flynn working away.
Flynn controls the position from side control.
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones tries to bench press Flynn off him but Flynn keeps the position.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Flynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Flynn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flynn has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Flynn gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Flynn breaks the clinch.
Jones with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch
and Flynn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flynn not doing much here.
Flynn is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Flynn misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flynn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flynn off to one side.
Flynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones is looking to clinch but Flynn is avoiding it.
Jones defending well as Flynn loads up on a big left hand.
Flynn lands a left and a right that sends Jones crashing to the canvas! Flynn dives into mount looking to finish!
Jones is rocked!
Flynn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Flynn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo Rawlings has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gonzo Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rawlings passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Rawlings has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings looking for the choke from the back.
Rawlings is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rawlings's arms.
Rawlings is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawlings is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Rawlings looks gassed!
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Rawlings drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Rawlings off! Rawlings jumps back into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rawlings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rawlings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rawlings drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Rawlings off! Rawlings jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has his foot on Rawlings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawlings works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rawlings is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jackson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rawlings's back instead.
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Rawlings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rawlings is in bad spot here.
Jackson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rawlings is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jackson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rawlings taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor Jackson!
Connor Jackson retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams trying to control here.
Adams is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adams moves into full guard.
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Adams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miller's back instead.
Adams is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good control from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working for the choke.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control the hands but Adams won't let him.
Adams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miller for a finish.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Miller just trying to survive but Adams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Adams is looking to control Miller but Miller is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Miller rolls, trying to escape but Adams keeps control of the position.
Adams working for a choke but Miller is defending well.
I really don't envy Miller right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miller for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Miller is doing well to defend. Adams seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Miller is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Adams!
Warren Adams retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Infamous looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Infamous.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson seems keen to control Infamous's posture.
Infamous passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Infamous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Infamous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Infamous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Infamous looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Infamous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Infamous drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Infamous is looking for a sweep.
Infamous prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Infamous, who protects the arm well.
Johnson stands up and beckons Infamous to his feet.
Infamous shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Infamous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Infamous.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Infamous has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Infamous had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Infamous Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Infamous.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Infamous.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous looking for the RNC.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Infamous's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Infamous working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes Infamous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Infamous wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Infamous moves into full guard.
Johnson is pushing down on Infamous's leg trying to pass to half guard. Infamous is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Infamous wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Infamous actively working from the bottom here.
Infamous is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Infamous frees his head quite easily.
Infamous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Infamous really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Infamous has given up his back here. Will Johnson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Johnson has the hooks in. Infamous is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
Infamous manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Infamous.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Infamous tries to pass.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Infamous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Infamous's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Infamous.
Infamous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Infamous is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Johnson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Infamous looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Johnson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). King Johnson!
King Johnson retains his welterweight title!
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